Description
This Chicken Caesar Salad combines crispy homemade croutons, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying, flavorful meal. It’s the ultimate version of the classic salad, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Extra-virgin olive oil
Chopped fresh parsley leaves
Garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ciabatta bread cubes
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon zest
Mayonnaise
Buttermilk
Freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle the mixture over them, and toss gently. Bake for 13-15 minutes until crisp and golden.
- For the chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let the chicken cool and dice into pieces.
- For the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the salad: Place chopped romaine lettuce in a bowl. Add grilled chicken, croutons, and drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine and garnish with additional Parmesan.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken and use chickpeas or roasted tofu.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Use different bread types like sourdough or baguette for croutons.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
